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International Labour Standards

Korea recognizing respect for fundamental labour standards as the foundation for tackling the challenges of the future of work

The Republic of Korea’s ratification of 3 fundamental ILO Conventions was marked in a virtual ceremony with the ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder.

Opening address at the ILO orientation on freedom of association based on social dialogue for PEZA officials, staff, and locators

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the ILO orientation on freedom of association based on social dialogue for PEZA officials, staff, and locators, 26 April 2021 Manila, Philippines via Zoom

International Women’s Day 2021

Stakeholders Dialogue on Convention 190 concerning Violence and Harassment in the World of Work

The Pakistan Workers Federation (PWF) in collaboration with the All Pakistan Women Association (APWA) commemorated the International Women Day in Lahore. The theme of the IWD was ‘Stakeholders Dialogue on ILO C-190 Gender Based Violence at...

Opening address at the ILO labour rights orientation for DOJ Administrative Order 35 secretariat and technical working group members

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the ILO labour rights orientation for DOJ Administrative Order 35 secretariat and technical working group members , 23 March 2021, Manila, Philippines via Zoom

Mutual trust is a key for improving workplace productivity

The ILO facilitates a bipartite dialogue to build a good labour-management cooperation that leads to improved productivity at the enterprise level.

World Employment and Social Outlook 2021

Rapid growth of digital economy calls for coherent policy response

The growth of digital labour platforms is presenting opportunities and challenges for workers and businesses and a need for international policy dialogue.

ILO Partnership

ILO and the Government of Norway sign a new partnership agreement on skills development and lifelong learning for the Future of Work

Opening address at the ILO project on Trade for decent work and social dialogue on improved compliance, better application of International...

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the ILO project on Trade for decent work and social dialogue on improved compliance, better application of International Labour Standards and COVID-19 responses, 14 December...

New partnership between the Government of Norway and the International Labour Organization to improve working conditions in Malawi’s...

This new project is well aligned to the strategic priorities of development cooperation between Norway and Malawi, which include a focus on the agriculture sector and respect for human rights, as well as with Norway’s global development cooperation...

Message at the 10th Asian Regional Congress of the International Labour and Employment Relations Association

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the 10th Asian Regional Congress of the International Labour and Employment Relations Association, 3 to 4 December 2020 Manila, Philippines via Zoom

Skills and lifelong learning critical for all workers

A new guide addresses the challenges facing workers needing to update their skills and embark on lifelong learning.

Rights at work

Fundamental rights at work can help build back better from COVID-19

Core work-related rights and principles can play a vital role in recovery from the COVID-19 crisis and help build back a better, more equitable, world of work, according to a new ILO paper.

Agreement ILO/IOM

ILO and IOM sign agreement to strengthen collaboration on migration governance

To strengthen their work on migration and enable them to provide more policy and practical support to their members, the ILO and the IOM have signed an agreement on migration governance.

Garment sector in Asia and the Pacific

Asia-Pacific garment industry suffers as COVID-19 impact ripples through supply chain

Collapsing consumer demand, government lockdown measures and disruptions to raw material imports have taken their toll on the Asia Pacific garment industry, says a new ILO report.

Social dialogue

Social dialogue crucial to tackling impact of COVID-19

Agreements between governments, employers and workers help protect workers, businesses and economies during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report says.

North Macedonia: Trade unions provide new legal services for workers during the current COVID-19 labour market crisis

Through the EU-funded project Strengthening Social Dialogue, ILO is supporting trade union initiatives to provide much needed legal services for members at a time when rights are infringed too often.

The impact of minimum wage and collective bargaining on inequality

The ILO participated in a conference on strengthening fairness and solidarity in the EU social market economy, organized by the European Commission.

Employers reaffirmed their commitment to eliminate child labour

The Employers Federation of Pakistan collaborated with Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and industry to conduct seminars on the “World Day against Child Labour” with the support of ILO under the Japan...

COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace

Indonesia and Thailand to strengthen their port inspection to combat trafficking and forced labour at sea

To combat forced labour and human trafficking onboard fishing vessels in the Southeast Asia, Indonesia and Thailand, with support from the ILO, took a step to develop a bilateral protocol on port State inspection on foreign fishing vessels.

COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace

ILO team up with trade unions to protect fishers from COVID-19 pandemic and human trafficking

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the vulnerability of fishers and make them at higher risks of being trapped in human trafficking. The ILO team up with trade unions in fishing sector to raise their awareness about the pandemic and the danger of...